Torri & Jeffrey
Wedding Party
Chelsea Matheny
Matron of Honor
Chelsea and Torri Met on the First Day of Kindergarten, and they have been best friends ever since. Since both girls are only children and their birthdays only 3 days apart, they are more like sisters than best friends. Chelsea and Torri have done everything together from the Pumpkin patch, Birthday trips to Mexico and Vegas, Working together in dental hygiene and Celebrating Chelseas wedding last August.
Kayla Christenson
Maid of Honor
Kayla and Torri met in 2017 in San Francisco. They bonded instantly over their love of Rosé and Traveling. Torri and Kayla quickly became inseparable and, Girls trips became their favorite thing to do and their favorite was trip to Australia and New Zealand for 26 days, so she has been apart of Torri and Jeffs journey since day 1.
Hannah Lawand
Bridesmaid
Hannah and Torri met at Arizona State. They were random roommates, and it wasn't long before they were more epic roommates than Monica and Rachel. They managed a sweet deal where they basically had two rooms, the sleeping room filled with mattresses and the fun room with a couch and wii. Freshman year turned into a lifelong friendship, and 3 years of living together at ASU. Hannah and Torri had the best times at spring training, pool parties, their annual summer Disneyland trip, and eating at Chilis almost every night. Hannah deserves a trophy for being able to keep Torri somewhat sane during her year of organic chemistry.
Maesey Njrich
Bridesmaid
Maesey and Torri lived together while they were attending University of the Pacific for Dental Hygiene school. They were put in contact with each other by the program director, and after only 1 text conversation decided to move in and try to survive dental hygiene school together. Living in Stockton wasn't exactly glamorous, but they made it fun with weekly Bachelor Night and Taco Tuesdays, 6 am workouts, late night study sessions and a few country concerts! Torri made Maesey study, and Maesey made Torri relax, it was a match made in heaven.
Chelsea Halstead
Bridesmaid
Chelsea was Torri's little in Alpha Chi Omega Sorority at Arizona State. After college they both ended up living in San Francisco, and got even closer by exploring SF, watching warriors playoffs, cheering on ASU at sliver clouds every week and being Bachelor super fans & champion wine drinkers at Chelsea's every monday.
Katie Knoles
Bridesmaid
Katie and Torri have been friends since they were 16. They bonded over a shared love of Justin Bieber, and eventually they were able to sit 3rd row at his show. In 2016 Katie invited Torri on a trip to Greece, and they both found their love of travel then. Torri counts on Katie to keep her laughing, and can always count on her for a good time.
Jordan Marxen
Best Man
Avid though frightfully reckless skier. Long-suffering University of Oregon booster. All or nothing celebrator of life. Known to take it to the limit. The reason why you can't get a Pliny at Balboa Cafe. The Stevie to Jeff's Ray. Owner of a deodorant-commercial-inspired nickname, Hawk. Globetrotter. And a true friend. This friendship formed during their time at business school and was cemented when Jeff selflessly offered his last piece of gum to Jordan. It has since taken both to dozens of countries, alpine peaks from which to tumble down, and countless opportunities to laugh at and with one another. But mostly at. Best summed up as two blind men taking turns leading one another for a decade.
Justin Fibich
Officiant
Masterful and internationally renowned gesture fighter. Interior decorating guru. Chimichurri connoisseur. Pinterest enthusiast. Tastemaker in the Tropical House music genre. Lover of rosé. Real estate mogul. Thoughtful and caring friend. If you have to phone a friend, call Justin. Always there for you. Jeff and Justin aka Feebz met at UC Davis (before Jeff moved on to Cal). The friendship didn't take at first but years later, honored groomsman, Mr. Kenyon, pushed both to reconnect. Sparks flew and here we are. The friendship blossomed to include becoming international bad boys in Italy after numerous run ins with the law (traffic infractions), becoming racetrack enthusiasts (track rats), and Feebz giving the best gift of all to Jeff - an introduction to this wedding's lovely bride.
Matt Kaplan
Groomsman
Sets an example of living life the right way - works hard and treats others well. Exceptional father. Proud owner of the Cadillac of minivans. Important to note, the spelling of his name includes two T's. Provider of consistently sage advice. The friendship started on an awkward note when Jeff essentially proposed to Matt... to be roommates their freshman year at UC Davis. Matt accepted Jeff's proposal and generously brought a mini-fridge to the relationship (Jeff brought a TV). Since that fateful day, Jeff and Matt have gotten themselves into many situations - some good, some bad, some questionable. Sure, they've been shaken down for bribes by corrupt Ukrainian police and robbed at knifepoint in Montenegro, but have always made it out laughing together on the other side.
Raoul Scott
Groomsman
Devoted participant in competitions involving punching other people in the face. Outdoor enthusiast. Feared member of the Dogface defensive line. Prototypical tough exterior teddy bear. A friend who's fiercely got your back. Don't go down a dark alley without him. Honored groomsman, Mr. Kenyon, recruited Raoul and Jeff to join his flag football team, forming the aforementioned Dogface defensive line. Soon, both discovered a shared love of the outdoors, which led to frequent trips into the wilderness. Highlights include cracking open celebratory Rainier beers on the summit of Mt. Rainier (Colin included) and enjoying the desolate beaches at the end of the grueling Kalalau Trail.
Dimitri Onistuk
Groomsman
Proud Estonian. Hater of New Zealand chickens. Formerly known as the Lonely Pirate. Always laughing. Often laughing at something very odd. Often making you laugh at something very odd. Genuine. Loyal friend. Jeff and Dima met casually at a small party in San Francisco. Jeff didn't really expect to speak to Dima again. Months later, Dima cold called Jeff on LinkedIn to be workout partners. Sometimes great friendships start in the dumbest of ways. Since then, both have been laughing at the oddities of life taking timeouts for wrestling in Rome, businessing hard, being the happiest of bros in Sydney, and gawking at the beauty of Kiwi-land.
Colin Kenyon
Groomsman
Skipper of leg day. Also known as Lasagna. Architect behind three-time champion flag football team. Family man. When he says that he's your friend, he means it. Kind and generous with his friends. Unfairly targeted by friends' jokes. Laughs through it all. Favorite person to go on a long hike with. The journey started at UC Davis at Theta Xi Fraternity. The journey continued to the trails of Patagonia, the pristine beaches of Brazil, the islands of Croatia, and standing beside one another as he embarked on his lifelong journey with wife Colleen with great meaning and purpose. The friendship journey's soundtrack would have to be long meandering conversations on the 49ers, Warriors, and all things life.